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Natural badminton shuttlecock prices have dropped by roughly 20% across China after reaching historic highs over the past two years, easing equipment costs for recreational players and driving a noticeable recovery in court attendance, according to local media reports. Mass-Market Shuttlecock Prices Fall as Supply Stabilizes At manufacturing hubs like Anhui province’s Wuwei, where local … Read more
Japanese badminton star Nozomi Okuhara has publicly acknowledged the commanding lead held by world number one An Se-young, conceding after back-to-back defeats in Europe that her own level is entirely insufficient to challenge the South Korean champion. xportsnews.com reported that the 31-year-old veteran returned to Japan following a grueling European swing where her tournament runs … Read more
Thai Nguyen University will open its Staff and Employee Sports Festival at 7:15 a.m. local time on November 28, 2026, bringing together faculty members and administrative personnel for two days of inter-unit competition. Four Sports Scheduled for November 2026 Competition The schedule includes pickleball, table tennis, badminton, and folk dancing. The opening ceremony kicks off … Read more
The Badminton pays de Ploërmel club in Morbihan has hired Jean-Noël Vulcain as a salaried employee to support its ongoing expansion, Actu reported. Co-president Gilles Renault noted that the structure previously employed a shared staff member more than 15 years ago, but operated without one for several years before deciding to renew the experience. From … Read more
Special Olympics Deutschland has confirmed that a national delegation of athletes and coaches will travel to Baku, Azerbaijan, for the upcoming European Badminton Tournament scheduled for November 17 to 22, 2026. Delegation Roster and Tournament Schedule in Baku The German delegation heading to the Azerbaijani capital includes athletes Andreas Fisch, Silvia Dill, Klaus, and Daniela … Read more
French mixed doubles pair Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue rebounded from a semifinal exit at the Internationaux de France by defeating Algeria’s Koceila Mammeri and Tanina Mammeri in straight sets at the HYLO Open in Germany, securing their place in the tournament’s Round of 16. From Paris Frustration to German Recovery Four days after a … Read more
Opening on October 31 and November 1, 2026, the Palacio de Deportes Carolina Marín in Huelva will host the Máster N4 Sub-15 y Sub-19 ‘Ciudad de Huelva’, gathering 184 athletes across 52 teams from all over Spain. The competition serves as a key ranking event for national championships and highlights the city’s ongoing role in … Read more
Domestic badminton prices have dropped by up to 30% across select brands following three years of continuous increases, offering relief to players facing escalating equipment costs, jiemian.com reported. Recovering Poultry Capacity Lowers Shuttlecock Production Costs The recent price correction stems primarily from an easing of upstream production costs and a more balanced relationship between supply … Read more
An Se-young secured her fourth French Open title on Feb. 25, 2026, overcoming India’s Pusarla V. Sindhu 2-1 (16-21, 21-11, 21-12) in the Paris final. The victory marks her third title at the BWF World Tour Super 750 tournament following previous wins in 2019, 2024, and 2025. Chinese sports media outlet NetEase highlighted An’s tactical … Read more
Benin will host the upcoming Bénin AirBadminton International 2026 tournament from November 12 to 14, 2026, at the Daho Beach Club in Cotonou, as announced by the Fédération béninoise de badminton. The three-day competition introduces outdoor badminton to a wider audience in the country, building on the national team’s recent continental appearances. Cotonou Prepares for … Read more